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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.10, 591.84 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.10, 591.84 and 250.92 is: 375.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.10 : 591.84 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.10/591.84 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.10x = 591.84 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.10x = 148,504.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,504.49/395.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.87

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